Innovative Architectural Solutions

Service Description

This course will explore the use and functionality of folding and sliding glass walls for different building types including education, commercial, hospitality and offices. Topics covered are: 1. Identify and recognize the characteristics and capabilities of high performance opening glass walls 2. Investigate the design potential to overcome architectural challenges with innovative solutions that create flexible and sustainable building spaces 3. Assess the functional contributions of operable glass walls as they contribute to green building design and the Health Safety, and Welfare of occupants. 4. Explore specific usage applications through case study presentations on a variety of building types. AIA Credit: 1LU / HSW – IDCED HSW – Sustainability CEU